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A Memoir of Working-Class Britain Wrings Playfulness from Pain
The escape from working-class life has good narrative pedigree, a classic form—beginning with the idea of escape itself. It’s something…
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Joost Swarte’s “Sunny-Side Up”
For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.…
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Singapore shares hit new high; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 315 to 191 after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands The benchmark…
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Lancaster Man Mauled to Death by Pitbulls, Who Blocked Paramedics from Reaching Him
A man is dead after being attacked by two pit bulls in the backyard of a home in Lancaster, authorities confirmed. Deputies were…
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Partners Group transfers Techem stake to its infrastructure fund
[FRANKFURT/MUNICH] German energy firm Techem will remain in the hands of investor Partners Group after its sale to US financial investor…
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Three Singapore gencos to study carbon capture and storage to decarbonise power sector
The studies will allow EMA and the industry to identify infrastructure and site-specific requirements Three power generation companies…
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Musk says he does not support merger between Tesla and xAI
Elon Musk said on Monday (Jul 14) he does not support a merger between his electric vehicle maker Tesla and his artificial intelligence…
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BYD aims to triple Saudi footprint after Tesla enters market
Chinese automaker BYD plans to ramp up its expansion efforts in Saudi Arabia, building on momentum from Tesla’s launch in the country and…
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Trump's New Tariff Threats Shake Global Markets as EU and Mexico Brace for Impact
Markets in Asia moved narrowly on Monday, as investors weighed the latest developments in the U.S. trade war. US President Donald Trump…
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Chanel-Supported Artist Group Stages 8-Hour Performance At Shanghai’s Power Station of Art
Exploring the art form of museum-based performance, Chanel has unveiled “Theater,” the third season of the Next Cultural Producer program,…
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Centurion shares jump over 5% after confirmation of its student and worker accommodation Reit
Shares of property management company Centurion Corporation surged as much as more than 5% on Monday (Jul 14), after it lifted the trading…
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Centurion shares jump more than 5% as group anticipates ‘significant increase’ in H1 profit
Shares of property management company Centurion Corporation surged as much as 5 per cent on Monday (Jul 14), after it lifted the trading…
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NTT DC Reit rises 3% above IPO price in debut as SGX’s largest Reit listing in 10 years
Units of NTT DC real estate investment trust (Reit) marginally rose on its debut on Monday (Jul 14), as the largest Reit initial public…
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NTT DC Reit, SGX’s largest Reit listing in 10 years, closes flat on debut
Units of NTT DC Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) ended flat on its debut on Monday (Jul 14). Units of the Reit inched up 3 per cent or…
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China’s rare-earth metal exports spike to highest since 2009
China’s exports of rare earths in June climbed to their highest since 2009, according to official data, indicating a push by global buyers…
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Jane Street deposits US$567 million so it can resume India trading
The company has told its staff it plans to contest Sebi’s allegations and that the practices in question were “basic index arbitrage…
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Bank of Japan is said likely to consider raising inflation forecast
The central bank will update its quarterly outlook report at the end of its meeting on Jul 31 Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials are likely to…
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Bank of Japan likely to consider raising inflation forecast: sources
The central bank will update its quarterly outlook report at the end of its meeting on Jul 31 Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials are likely to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Emma Stone and Hoyeon Jung Star in Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2025 Campaign
PARIS — Louis Vuitton has tapped brand ambassadors Emma Stone and Hoyeon Jung to appear in its fall campaign, introducing its latest…
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How Dr Lena Li, a Singaporean Glamour Model with a PhD, Redefined Beauty and Empowerment in the International Fashion Scene
Dr. Lena Li, also known by her stage name "Bustysingaporean," is a Singaporean glamour model of mixed Chinese-French descent who has made…
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Suffered Injury and Narrowly Escaped Death in Israeli Airstrike During 12-Day-War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was allegedly injured and narrowly escaped death in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a high-level…
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LG Electronics shares jump on report of AI chip gear development
Other South Korean companies already making hybrid bonding equipment include Hanmi Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics’ Semes and Hanwha…
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China banks stoke controversy with loans to boost pensions
Rural banks in China have created a public stir by targeting low-income earners and the elderly with loan products designed to plug their…
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Centurion moves ahead with Centurion Accommodation Reit listing, proposes S$1.2 billion in divestments
Centurion Corp announced on Monday (Jul 14) that it has entered into agreements for the proposed listing of its new real estate investment…